This Pensacola Beach history-filled fortress is an interesting spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to do and see close by, including National Museum of Naval Aviation, Fort Barrancas, and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Take your time at Fort Pickens before hitting up these other fine attractions.
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Wonderful view, friendly staff
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Everything was lovely. We had such a nice time. Guest service was excellent. Housekeeping was amazing. Dining was great as well. A special thank you to the manager of Sprinkles who went above and beyond to assist us.
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Woodside Restaurant at Gulf State Park is the best kept secret of Gulf Shores. Emma at breakfast and Issac at dinner, made our meals welcoming and special.
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Haunted Pensacola Walking Tour
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Pensacola's Famous Ghosts Smartphone Guided App Walking Tour
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Very educational and a great place to visit.
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Really Neat Place to Visit
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$20 gets you a pass for 7days. not a lot of parking for the beach so get there early. Worth it.
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Dog friendly Beach, Pensacola Dog Beach West, very nice, snoopy loved it!
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Pensacola Beach Beaches
4.5/5(188 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pensacola Beach Beaches during your trip to Pensacola Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
5/5(488 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola. Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Pensacola Lighthouse Museum
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You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Pensacola Lighthouse Museum in Pensacola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Perdido Key Beach
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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Perdido Key Beach during your trip to Pensacola? Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Pensacola Naval Air Station
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After visiting Pensacola Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pensacola. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Barrancas National Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Barrancas National Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Pensacola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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